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What disorder is due to a weak or incompetent LES?

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GERD

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What is steatorrhea found with?

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fat malabsorption

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What disorder is associated with vague epigastric discomfort and pain when eating?

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Gastric Ulcer

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What disorder has pain 2-5 hours after eating a meal and you get relief from pain after eating?

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Duodenal ulcer

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What general term for many disorders is due to eroded lesion in esophageal, gastric, or duodenal mucosa from the action of gastric acid?

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Peptic Ulcer Disease

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What are 5 common causes of PUD?

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  1. H. Pylori
  2. Gastritis
  3. Use of aspirin and other NSAIDs
  4. Corticosteroids
  5. “stress ulcers”
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What are the 2 goals of MNT for the treatment of PUD?

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  1. Reduce and neutralize the secretion of gastric acid

2. Maintain the resistance of the GI epithelial tissue

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Which of these is not a component of MNT therapy for PUD?
A. Limit alcohol
B. Eat more diary
C. Avoid Skipping meals
D. Increase Omega 3 and Omega 6
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B. Eat more dairy

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What disorder is associated with heartburn, increased belching, and painful spasm?

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GERD

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What are 4 behavior modifications for GERD?

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  1. Don’t eat w/i 3 hours of retiring
  2. Don’t lay down after meals
  3. Avoid cigarette smoking
  4. Avoid tight fitting garments
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What are 4 common vitamin deficiencies due to fat malabsorption?

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A
D
E
K

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Deficiency of what vitamin can lead to neuropathy and hemolytic anemia?

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Vitamin E

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Deficiency of what vitamin leads to prolongation of prothombin time and easy bruising?

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Vitamin K

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How many kcals/ kg shoudl those with compensated cirrhosis consume?

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25-35 kcals/kg

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How many kcals/kg should those with complicated cirrhosis consume?

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35-40 kcals/kg

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With stable cirrhosis, how many grams/kg/day of protein should a person consume?

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1.0-1.2 grams/kg/day

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How many gm/kg/day of protein should those with complicated cirrhosis and underlying malnutrition consume?

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UP to 1.5 grams/kg/day

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Should there be protein restriction for individuals during periods of episodic encephalopathy?

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No

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Individuals with ascites should consume how many grams of sodium per day?

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2-3 grams (may need to be as low as 500 mg/day if extreme ascities)

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What layers does Crohn’s Disease affect?

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all layers of mucosa

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Rectal bleeding is more common in ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease?

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Ulcerative colitis

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Fistulas are more common in ulcerative or Crohn’s disease?

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Crohn’s Disease

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Is Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis segmented?

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Crohn’s disease

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What layers are affected in ulcerative colitis?

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Mucosa and submucosa

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What type diet is recommended for IBS?
low fat, low fiber, low lactose, | small frequent meals
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How many grams of protein should someone with IBS consume?
1.0-1.5 gm/kg
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A fasting plasma glucose of what is considered is considered criteria for diabetes?
>126 mg/dL
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A casual plasma glucose of what is considered diagnosis for DM?
>200 mg/dL
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What other symptoms with an elevated casual plasma glucose are considered criteria for DM?
Polyuria Polydipsia Unexplained weight loss
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An A1c greater than what is considered criteria for DM?
>6.5% on more than 1 occasion
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What levels indicated impaired fasting glucose?
100-125 mg/dL
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What glucose levels indicate impaired glucose tolerance (2 hour PP)
140-199 mg/dL
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What adults should be tested for diabetes?
Overweight or obese + 1 risk factor | Over age 45
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If results are normal, after how many years should DM take place?
3 years
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In children, when should DM be tested?
10 years or older or at puberty with increased risk (family history in 1st/2nd relative, high risk ethinic population, signs of insulin resistance, maternal hx GDM)
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What are 4 signs of insulin resistance?
acanthosis nigricans, HTN, dyslipidemia, PCOS
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One servings of carbs is how many grams of sugar?
15 grams of sugar
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How much physical activity is recommended for those with diabetes?
150 minutes/ week of moderate intensity aerobic activity | Resistance training 3x a week
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What type insulin has the longest effective duration?
Long-acting (5.7-24 hours)
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What type insulin has the shortest onset of action?
rapid-acting
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What is the onset of action for intermediate acting insulin?
2-4 hours
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What is the peak action time for intermediate acting insulin
4-10 hours
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What is the effective duration of intermediate acting insulin?
10-16 hours
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What is the peak action for rapid-acting insulin?
0.5-3 hours
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What is the effective duration of rapid acting insulin?
2-5 hours
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What is the peak action of short acting insulin?
2-4 hours
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What is the effective duration of short acting insulin?
3-5 hours
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What is considered low blood sugar?
<70 mg/dL
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What are some signs of hypoglycermia?
Shakiness Sweating Fast heart beat Dizziness
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What is one symptoms seen in T2DM that isn't seen in Type 1?
Polyphagia (excess hunger)
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What is one symptom seen in T1DM that isn't seen in type 2?
Electrolyte disturbances
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Those with an A1C of _________ are at increased risk of diabetes.
5.7-6.4%
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If pre-exercise glucose is ___________, a DM patient should eat CHO.
<100mg/dl
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what vitamin deficiency can lead to hypocalcemia, osteomalacia, rickets?
vitamin D
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What vitamin deficiency can lead to neuropathy or hemolytic anemia?
vitamin E

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